1946 3¢ Tennessee Statehood Stamp – Scott 942 – Jackson & Sevier – Capitol

This is a 1946 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #942, issued to mark the 150th anniversary of Tennessee’s admission to the Union on June 1, 1796. The purple stamp features portraits of Andrew Jackson and John Sevier, along with an engraving of the Tennessee State Capitol building. The design honors the state’s frontier legacy, including early exploration by DeSoto and LaSalle and its role as homeland to the Cherokee Nation. A key issue in statehood and presidential-themed philately.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1946
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Purple
- Scott Catalog #: 942
- Subject: 150th Anniversary of Tennessee Statehood
- Design: Jackson, Sevier, Tennessee State Capitol
- Cancel Type: Black horizontal bars (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used